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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Equity and Environmental Justice, Gary Wilson, Milwaukee, Municipalities, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Milwaukee sewage exec has an “audacious” goal to protect Lake Michigan

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now April 19, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Will Foxconn’s flip flopping draw scrutiny from Great Lakes region?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now February 5, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Gary Wilson, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Great Lakes mayors and First Nation group at odds with governors on water diversions

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 7, 2018November 9, 2025
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Great Lakes opportunities, obstacles await new governors in Michigan and Wisconsin

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now November 12, 2018November 9, 2025

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